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Sorry to hear that Jenn. I've got two dogs myself and a couple of crazy cats. They love you unconditionally and are always there at your side.
Just remember he's lived a good life. A good life that you gave him and for that he's happy.
Oh Jenn, I'm sorry to see this. It's really hard to lose a friend like that.
We had two die within 6 months of eachother. The first a Malteze who had an oversized heart...he died right in front of all us including my daycare kids. He was 11, made it through a very long and painful night and I believe he held out to see the rest of the family and his buddy Roland.
6 mths later, our big mutt Roland, a husky-lab mix, most loveable thing, ran down our deck steps to greet our oldest, slipped, fell and broke his hip...got him to the vet and discovered his bones were so worn away that it couldn't be reset, that it would pop out all over again. P and I made the decision that caused many weeks of heartbreak. Our oldest blamed herself, it was horrible. We got him when our oldest was 8 months old--he had just turned 13.
My heart goes out to you and your pooch, it's still very painful to think about. **hugs** to all!
Thanks, both of you. I don't even know how I typed that, my eyes are almost glued shut from crying all day yesterday and today. I mean, we knew we had to take him to the vet today, he didn't even want to eat turkey yesterday.
Many don't get it, but he's like our son. I'm watching my four legged son die. It's so f*cked, it's so f*cking fucked. F*ck, now I'm going to cry again.
He did just go walkies, and did pretty well. He thinks I'm smoking crack, crying all day and hugging him. He keeps looking at me like," WTF Mommy,CHILL OUT LADY!!!!".
Just when the beer had started to take effect, I was listening to the radio and that song by death cab for cutie came on... I wwill follow you into the dark.....damn. It's a killer song in more ways than one. I highly do NOT recommend listening to it when depressed and sick with grief.
Peace to you and yours, this Christmas season, including your woman's best friend.
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Hey Jenn, I haven't seen if you looked at that link that P sent you in your 'Merry Christmas' post but perhaps it will help?
Sorry to hear it Jenn. There is no worse feeling.
Nothing I can say...I've been there and I feel for you and Mr. Diggz.
sorry to her about your buddy. My darling puppy and I send you all the love we can.
Oh Jenn! My heart goes out to you. My eyes filled with tears as I read your post.
I have 2 babies myself (cats) and I cry just thinking about losing them.
I'm praying for you!!
That's so sad...and coming at this time of year! 
I've had both cats and dogs and we all face the unthinkable one day with them.
Peace!
Jenn,
My condolences and sympathies. Your dog led as happy a life as any dog could ask for. RIP Mr. Diggz
VW
My condolences. I've had good friends go, too. It is very hard. I still mourn Curious George, Snowball, Mei-Mei, Sassy, Tanya Lark's Huggy Bear, Frisky, Roller, Cocoa, and too many others to mention, but all were loved and missed.
I am so sorry, Jenn.
It's hard to say more; I know it's shattering to lose a loved one.
Rest in Peace Diggz.
He passed in the loving arms of the two people who loved him most. He couldn't have asked for anything better. I know it's hard Jenn, just remember you gave him a happy life.
A big hug and wet Dobie kisses from my gang for you. Gosh, I'm so sorry to hear about Diggz. I've had to let go of two furbabies and it doesn't get any easier. Hang in there and think of the good times, and maybe pay Donna's site (www.donnadoolittle.com) a visit for some comfort. I know it really helped me.
I'm so sorry Jenn. It's so hard when a much loved pet dies.
I'm so sorry you lost such a good friend.
I don't know what it is about the end of the year but there always seem to be a pile of deaths in December every year.
My brothers dog died last Wednesday, a coworkers father died last Friday, President Ford died yesterday, James Brown, and on and on...
I don't know about the rest of you but if December keeps up its toll, I think I'll go into hiding this time each year.
I'm sorry for your loss...
Dear Jenn
Sorry to hear of your sad news.
Our little cat went missing this time last year and she was MIA for 10 days. We were gutted- we sat in on New Years and just cried.
Our hearts go out to you, your other half and Mr Diggz.
Little Jose the goldfish has got some pretty big shoes to fill.
Lots of love from Kris & PC Bitseach
I had to put my best friend to sleep in August... he was 13. His name was Ace. I named him after Ace Ventura.
Sorry to hear about your best friend.
Thank you all so very much. I was just telling Dave, that we know that Diggz was rewarded for being the most perfectly awesome dog he was by not lingering on in a painful end.
It was just hard, that he was diagnosed yesterday, then died last night. But at least we knew there was nothing more we could have done. We hugged him, and held him all day long, cooked him some steak, of which he even managed to eat a few bites. I'd just have liked maybe a few more days.. just a few.
Having you by his side - how could he ask for anything else? Your love for him, and his love for you, shines through your words.
Please accept condolences from me, TMBWitW, Sadie, Sara, Cinnamon, Mackenzie, Logan, Vashka, Sarabi, Captain, Jewel, and Phantom at the loss of your dear friend.
I don't know you, Jenn, and I didn't know your dog - and I didn't even know this blog existed up until a few short moments ago. I do know, however, that the wrenching grief of losing a dog is very nearly unbearable. On these grounds alone I am fully empathetic to the sadness of a stranger. I'm sorry.
I am never entirely convinced that people who have not owned a dog quite understand the depth of the bond - and the quality of the love - that grows between pet and owner. It is in their heart-breaking loyalty and undiluted joyfulness that these beautiful animals reveal their sweet and cherishable natures.
They are our friends and companions and fully-fledged kin and their absence is woundingly felt.
You wrote rather beautifully about him, if you don't mind my saying, and it seems that his life was well spent in the company of those that properly loved him.
Sorry for your loss.
Kind regards etc...
I spoke with Jenn earlier and privatly told her my thoughts about Diggz.
What impresses me even further is all of you leaving such kind words for her. I am sure we all can sypathize with her. You are all good people!
I'm terribly sorry Jenn. I know how you feel. I lost my little baby boy 10 months ago today- it still hurts.
I'm sorry to hear of your loss Jenn. I'm sure that Diggs would look back with fondness as well, and that he knew he was loved.
Semper Fi
Again, I can't thank you all enough for your kind words and support. I keep waiting for the "get's easier" part. I assume that will come in about 50 years.
This morning for the first time in 13 years, there was no tail thumping on the floor waking me up for the morning walk. That was....there are no words for that.
But I've done a good job of visualizing him running after his ball and eating prime rib all day then napping in a sun spot in doggie heaven. It's the very least he deserves.
By the way, on a side note to Kris: Jose passed away the same day, he was a Sunset Platy. Hardy is a 5 year old Betta, who lived for 5 months in the house we "lost" in a tank full of asbestos. When we were fianlly cleared to go in, Hardy was in there swimming around. It was a miracle. Just what the GOP needs.
Is it better to have loved and lost, then never to have loved at all?
Jenn
Jenn Thanks for writing to me to let me know, I had no other way of knowing about your loss.
Do you remember I told you that I would have voted for Diggz for President in 2008.
Please accept my condolences, I am sorry to hear about your loss Jenn.
Diggz is now in Heaven and he will be waiting for you there.
All my prayers go out for you, just remember that Diggz is not in any pain anymore.
As long as you remember Diggz he will always be there with you.
Yes. Of course it is.
This one helped me....
The Power of the Dog
By Rudyard Kipling
There is sorrow enough in the natural way
From men and women to fill our day;
And when we are certain of sorrow in store,
Why do we always arrange for more?
Brothers and Sisters, I bid you beware
Of giving your heart to a dog to tear.
Buy a pup and your money will buy
Love unflinching that cannot lie--
Perfect passion and worship fed
By a kick in the ribs or a pat on the head.
Nevertheless it is hardly fair
To risk your heart for a dog to tear.
When the fourteen years which Nature permits
Are closing in asthma, or tumour, or fits,
And the vet's unspoken prescription runs
To lethal chambers or loaded guns,
Then you will find--it's your own affair--
But...you've given your heart for a dog to tear.
When the body that lived at your single will,
With its whimper of welcome, is stilled (how still!);
When the spirit that answered your every mood
Is gone--wherever it goes--for good,
You will discover how much you care,
And will give your heart for the dog to tear.
We've sorrow enough in the natural way,
When it comes to burying Christian clay.
Our loves are not given, but only lent,
At compound interest of cent per cent.
Though it is not always the case, I believe,
That the longer we've kept 'em, the more do we grieve:
For, when debts are payable, right or wrong,
A short-time loan is as bad as a long--
So why in Heaven (before we are there)
Should we give our hearts to a dog to tear?
Sorry for your loss Jenn. I understand the devestating feelings when a dear friend is gone, whether human or animal.
I hope you'll find a little peace this afternoon.
your friend,
Gawfer
No doubt you have seen this:
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....
I was teaching at a local Catholic school and in one religion class period we had the priest come in and answer kids' questions. It was beneficial for me, since I am not Catholic.
One of the kids — 6th graders — asked if they would see their pets in heaven. The priest, in about as cold a manner as I have ever seen a child's inquiry handled, dismissed the girl's question by saying: "No, animals don't have souls" then moved onto the next question.
You should have seen the expressions on those kids' faces.
I've always believed that if God created us, wants us in heaven with Him, and wants us to be happy, why wouldn't He have our cherished pets waiting for us when we got there?
Kitty, it was oh so much better to have loved.
NR, don't worry no one could ever forget Diggerboy, he was, he was, just unforgettable.
Gawfer, thank you so much. The peace will come, when the pain eases a bit.
Peter, thank you for sharing the rainbow bridge, yes I've seen it, but it's still special. Weird as it sounds, he died in our bedroom next to my side, where he had his special bed, and all his blankies. And I was so scared to go up there to sleep last night, but after the initial crying jag, I felt this huge wave of comfort. Like he was there in the room. I couldn't really explain it if I wrote 50,000 words, but I felt him, and his love for me just the same. It was strange yet comforting.
Again, from the bottom of my heart, all of you, thank you so much for your heartfelt comments, they have helped me in a huge way. Writing and talking, a lot have helped me so much, and comments from people like you all, and the loss support group have helped beyond words. I'll never forget the kindness diplayed here by all of you.
I took my two kittys directly from their mother's teat at 7 weeks old. They were brother and sister. Oscar and Emmy. I had them for 18 years - the time it takes to rear a child. They both had to be put down within a month of each other. It was one of the worst periods of my life, and I'm still not over it completely.
None the less, I agree, it is better to have loved.
If you have ever loved in this life, than you are redeemed.
Awww, Jen...I feel for you, losing a beloved best friend, animal or human, is heartbreaking.
Keep your chin up, know that he kept you company all these years, gave you many fond memories, had a lot of fun with you and is at rest now.
My prayers are with you, I try not to think of the day my beloved Sammie Jane will go forth before me, thankfully its still a few years away. In fact, I am going to give her a great big hug right now.
Have a Happy New Year..such as it is.
My thoughts are with you.
Thank you so much Patrick. I need all the love and support I can get.
I'm sorry to hear about your loss.
Doggies are the best people and the best friends.
I doubt we agree on a heck of a lot of things, but we certainly do here.
Losing ones beloved pet is really hard but I'm glad you had the time with him.
Peace.
Moonbat that you are Mike, it was big of you to give me some love, and for that, I thank you. I actually mean that. Thanks Mike.
Hello! Reading this brought back to many memories for me...I lost one of my best friends to cancer in october 2005 and it was devastating. Its hard to watch someone you love and admire and that you have so many great memories with fade away. He also had brain tumors and they just wiped him out..it was very hard to watch. I have since become very active in different cancer awareness organizations..currently I am helping a a moderator with a new forum www.cancerdiscussion.com
Its designed to be a place for all people what have had their lives affected by cancer to get together and support each other. I just wanted to invite you to help up join the fight against cancer!!
Jamielynn
Moderator
Cancerdiscussion.com
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